I wouldn't worry about it too much, but that is just me. If you've taken that many pregnancy tests, plus using the patch for 3 years, you're likely not pregnant I would keep watching it and it you start displaying other signs of pregnancy, take another test or see your doctor.
Hope that helps a bit. I am 24 and stopped taking Ortho Evra after I forgot to do so when going on a trip. I had left the prescription at home. I didn't get my period at the usual time I do When I turned to the internet, there were many forums filled with talks about how it was just too many hormones, ect. I would eventually get my period back. Just like pcristin, I had been on ortho for a long time, in fact four years.
I never missed a patch either! I also took three negative pregnancy tests--and guess what--the fourth one came out positive. LOL Luckily, I am married with a wonderful husband who is excited about his "first born son" to come around.
However, I just thought I would post this to give other women out there an understanding that even if your period doesn't come, you should always stock up on pregnancy tests. I think the reason I managed to NEVER get pregnant is because I knew I didn't want him to be the father of my children bad to say, but we weren't ready.
Always have tons of pregnancy tests stocked up. If something doesn't happen like it should, be worried, especially after three years of beign on birth control. At that point, you know what your body reacts to and you know when your body starts doing it's thing. Alright, well, I am at the beginning of my pregnancy. It's not the best time in my life to have a baby, but I have a husband who loves me, a great job, and an affordable house over our head. Considering the mayhem of men I met during my twenties, I'm happy that I have a ring on my finger and am getting started on my first baby.
But to all you single ladies, as Beyonce would say, be careful! Use your birth control! I been on it about 3 months. My son is 4 months old. I don't usually start my period days after I take the patch off when I was on it.
However, I recently saw a patient here for prenatal blood draw. She got pregnant while on the Xulane. If you start the patch within the first 5 days of getting your period, you are protected from pregnancy right away.
If you start the patch 6 or more days after getting your period, you are not protected from pregnancy until you have been using the patch for a full week. To avoid pregnancy during this time, use a back-up method of birth control like condoms or spermicides.
A clinician may recommend that you use a back-up method of birth control for a longer period of time when you start the patch. Some people like to start the patch on the first Sunday following the start of their period, whether they are still bleeding or not. This will likely keep you from getting future periods on the weekend. Where can I wear the patch? You can wear the patch on your butt, back, the outside of your arm or on your lower abdomen stomach.
You can shower, swim, exercise and do regular activities while wearing the patch. What are the side effects of the patch? These usually go away within the first 3 months of using the patch. You may experience skin irritation on the spot that you wear your patch. Every time you change the patch, switch sides or apply it to a different site to avoid skin irritation.
If after 3 months you are still experiencing side effects or your side effects are severe, you may want to try a different method of birth control. There is a rare risk of getting blood clots, or having a heart attack or stroke while using the patch. Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Hillard PA. Menstrual suppression: current perspectives. Int J Womens Health. Actively scan device characteristics for identification.
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